California
A system bringing the chance of rain and thunderstorms across Southern California has cooled down the region. Snow is expected in parts of the Sierras.
Sept. 19, 2024
Television
In Screen Gab no. 149, we catch up with ‘Challengers,’ now streaming on Prime Video, speak with the man behind Colin Farrell’s prosthetics in ‘The Penguin’ and more.
Sept. 20, 2024
After a prolonged stretch of record breaking heat that scorched Southern California and sparked wildfires much of the state will experience below average temperatures, rain and even early season snow this week.
Sept. 16, 2024
Movies
Also this week: Leonard Maltin presents 1930s Universal rarities, ‘Rhythm Thief’ restored, Haile Gerima’s new documentary and a double-bill of Alain Delon’s beauty.
World & Nation
Authorities in Mexico’s Los Cabos area have been warning people to stay inside because of heavy rains.
Sept. 13, 2024
Entertainment & Arts
“Silents Synced,” a new series pairing classic films with alternative rock, launches with “Nosferatu X Radiohead” at American Cinematheque.
Books
Pedro Almodóvar’s first book consists of a mix of short stories and personal essays that amount to ‘a fragmentary autobiography.’
Climate & Environment
In the last three decades, erosion that follows wildfires has accelerated across California as climate change continues to intensify both fires and rainstorms, according to new research.
Aug. 31, 2024
Also this week: A new 35mm print of ‘Shampoo,’ a 4K restoration of ‘Paris, Texas,’ ‘Mi Vida Loca,’ a generous Beyond Fest lineup, news about Sundance and more.
Two Jude Law movies, a career-best performance by Pamela Anderson, the return of Mike Leigh and more were among our favorite first-time watches at the Toronto International Film Festival.
Sept. 12, 2024